2021 Primary & Middle School of Shenzhen Sungang Street Meiyuan District Residential Project
2020 Sales Center of Aoyuan · Wangcun, Jiulong Town, Huangpu District, Guangzhou Plot Project
2019 Sales Center of Xuhui · Fuzhou Cangshan District Residential Project
2024 DESIGN STUDIO 1: ‘DECONSTRUCTION’ SOCIAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING
& LOW EMBODIED CARBON DESIGN
‘ZERO-CARBONISM’
In consideration of multi-age and multifaceted social roles, we will provide flexible residential units of varying capacities, featuring both independent and mixed configurations. The independent units will primarily cater to three-person households, optimizing the use of service spaces. These units can be further subdivided into configurations suitable for two-person households and single apartments.
In mixed living scenarios, shared kitchens, dining rooms, and other living spaces will connect multiple units, facilitating communal interaction. This arrangement will generate diverse usage scenarios through the modular combination of northern space units. The ground floor will host community functions and public amenities within a 2-5 minute walking radius. Additionally, the ground floor residential units will prioritize elderly residents and incorporate barrier-free design principles to ensure accessibility.
The community center will include a variety of functions such as exhibitions, day care, a pharmacy, retail, and dining. Additionally, it will feature a battery bank to provide green energy for the community.
The ethos of designing for a circular economy has driven the conscious design of the building from its inception. This established my construction principles, explicitly emphasizing the importance of carbonnegative design. Following this was a rigorous study on how to make this feasible, through the exploration of locally sourced materials, mass timber construction, and offsite prefabrication.
Whilst focusing on the program of a density-solving community, the narrative of the building also evolved into a celebration of sustainable design through circular economy principles, creating a structure that exemplifies rigorous development in embodied and operational carbon, contributing to a net-zero future. Overall, the use of circular economy principles is a foundational concept that guided me through the fabricfirst approach. This ethos will continue to inform my practice and further studies.
A three-person household relying entirely on solar power would need approximately 15 standard solar panels, covering a total area of about 24 ㎡ (each panel having an area of 1.6 ㎡ and a power rating of 300 watts (Wp), with an approximate daily generation of 1.2 kWh.
Required PV panel area for a 3-person family in a year:24㎡
Proposed PV panel number :720
Proposed PV area=1296㎡
Serving 54 three-person family per year
Inverter
DECONSTRUCTION
This section presents the total emissions of the building distributed by material. ICE Database V3 is the primary data source.
This methodology uses a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach to evaluate carbon emissions (kg CO2-eq/m²) across a surface area of 2.7m² （SPECKEL.IO）
EMBODIED CARBON: 21924.2 kgCO2-eq/m²
CARBON EMISSION: 66584.72 kgCO2-eq/m²
2024 DESIGN STUDIO 2: ‘INNER
CITY STUDENT VILLAGE’
STUDENT APARTMENT & MIXUSED
BUILDING
LOW EMBODIED CARBON DESIGN
Student Apartment Design
·Each floor is designed to balance privacy and shared living:
· 8 single suites (20 m² each) include private bathrooms for personal space.
· 4 double suites (40 m² each) feature private bathrooms and kitchens for more independent living.
· 2 larger coliving units (230 m² each) on every floor house
4 single rooms and 1 double room, combining shared living with individual privacy.
· Two communal areas per floor open onto public balconies, promoting social interaction in semi-outdoor settings.
· The 4th-floor service room is zoned into active (dining) and quiet (study) areas for comfort and functionality.
· A rooftop terrace integrates shaded canopies with solar panels, offering sun protection and renewable energy generation.
Office Space Design
· The office zone is fully separated from student circulation, accessed via the west main entrance.
· The ground floor features an open negotiation area next to dining spaces, ideal for informal meetings (1–4 people).
· The first floor accommodates medium-sized offices (approx. 30 people), while the second floor offers two smaller offices (15 people each).
· Shared facilities include meeting rooms, relaxation zones, and a central presentation staircase for informal collaboration.
· West-facing terraces are set back to reduce heat gain, enhance ventilation, daylight, energy efficiency, and maintain privacy in public areas.
Redefine the site’s axis based on setback lines, prioritizing the placement of student rooms with a northern orientation, secondly followed by east-west orientations.
STAGE1:
Redefine the site’s axis based on setback lines, prioritizing the placement of student rooms with a northern orientation, secondly followed by east-west orientations.
STAGE2:
Generate the massing, either with a large central atrium surrounded by dispersed cores or with a dispersed atriums arrangement, placing the core at the center.
Optimize the grouping of different types of student residential units, refine the outer contours for passive design, and enhance ventilation by adding public balconies to the west and east sides. Reduce the number of atriums and stagger them vertically to optimize corridor space.
STAGE1:
STAGE3:
TYPE C 180M²
CO-LIVING
4C1 + 1C2
TYPICAL FLOOR
TYPE A x 4
TYPE B x 8
TYPE C x 2
MAX 28 STUDENTS/EA/FLOOR
TYPE C2 33M² DOUBLE ROOM
5.4M X 6.0M
TYPE A 40M² DOUBLE UNIT
5.4M X 7.2M
TYPE C1 19M² SINGLE ROOM
2.7M X 6.9M
TYPE B 21M² SINGLE UNIT
2.7M X 7.2M
TYPE A 40M² DOUBLE UNIT
5.4M X 7.2M
Construction Section – NCC-Compliant Translation
TechnicalDrawingExercise|IndividualWork|CAD|2024
This section drawing is a technical reinterpretation of a past residential project completed during my professional practice in China, now translated to comply with Australian construction standards under the NCC (National Construction Code). The exercise aimed to analyze and reconstruct typical junctions—wall, floor, and roof— based on site observation and lecture content, applying local compliance logic.
challenges:
· Adapting to different insulation and fire-resistance requirements, which demanded a shift in material selection and wall composition;
· Navigating unfamiliar Australian detailing and construction terminology, requiring extensive research into NCC Vol. 2 (Housing Provisions), AS standards, and local building codes;
· Cross-referencing multiple local construction documents, architectural details, and WA-based residential/office section drawings to ensure accurate compliance and realistic detailing.
The drawing reflects key aspects such as:
· Reclassification of Construction Type & FRLs based on BCA Section C;
· Service integration, cavity ventilation, damp-proofing, and moisture control tailored to WA’s climate;
· Detail articulation aligning with AS 2870 (residential slabs), AS 3959 (bushfire zones), and common WA detailing conventions.
Fire sprinkler system installed throughout the whole building in accordance with NCC E1D4/E1D5.
Acoustic Slatted plasterboard Suspended Ceiling with Soffit Insulation Board 70mm,
10mm weatherproof steel sheet horizontal edges with 10° chamfer 50 mm mineral fibre insulation , steel angle connected to loadbearing structure and facade plates via bolts welded on
600 x 600 x 3 mm rubber tiles
30 mm screed on separating layer
90 mm rigid foam thermal insulation
100 mm reinforced concrete slab
Steel secondary beam, IPE 550
Primary structure of steel beam, IPE360 steel column
Insulating units, 12 mm laminated safety glass + 6 mm cavity + 8 mm toughened safety glass with low E coating
Steel flat bracket for fixing facade posts
Steel hollow section, 100 x 60 x 4 mm, bolted to steel core of main facade posts
60mm mineral wool Cavity barriers provided FRL-/60/60
Glazing cap fitted flush
GLAZE SECTION 1:20
Sliding Door, insulating glazing in aluminum frame
20mm Brick Paving
20mm mortar
80mm cement rammed earth
ECU City Campus, Lyons Architects, SECTION 1:100
FRL120/120/120
CLASS9b-SCHOOL 7TH FLOOR
300mm concrete column hand rail
FRL120/120/120
CLASS9b-SCHOOL 6TH FLOOR
polymer insulation cracking mortar 120 mm, water-resistant insulation 175 mm, Vapour barrier 5 mm
Steel-reinforced concrete 200 mm at a gradient of 3 %
Plaster 15 mm
Insulation 80 mm (ETICS)
Steel-reinforced concrete 190 mm Plaster 15 mm
80 mm Granolithic concrete, dyed , 3 mm 2 % gradient sealing ,80 mm insulation , 190 mm steel-reinforced concrete, 12mm plaster inside
15mm Timber Flooring 10mm Acoustic Membrane
200mm Post-tensioned Concrete Slab
5mm Zincalume Barge Capping
25 mmTimber floor boards 5 mm bituminous Sealing, 5mm Vapour barrier, 190mm steel-reinforced concrete 15 mm Plaster
Insulating glazing in plastic frames
100mm Externally mounted gypsum decorative panels
FRL120/120/120
CLASS9b-SCHOOL 5TH FLOOR
FRL120/120/120
CLASS9b-SCHOOL 2ND-4TH FLOOR
fire resisting smoke block
Fire sprinkler system installed throughout the whole building in accordance with NCC E1D4/E1D5.
FRL120/120/120
CLASS9b-SCHOOL 1ST FLOOR
FRL120/120/120
CLASS9b-SCHOOL GROUND FLOOR EXTERIOR
Acoustic Slatted Timber Suspended Ceiling with Soffit Insulation Board
double waterproof wooden panels on Pedestals with concrete flooring on a slope of 2
FRL120/120/120
Sound insulating glazing, laminated float glass
CLASS7A-STORAGE& CARPARKING 3RD FLOOR
FRL120/120/120
FRL120/120/120
CLASS7A-STORAGE& CARPARKING 2ND FLOOR
CLASS7A-STORAGE& CARPARKING 1ST FLOOR
FRL180/180/180
10mm Stainless steel sheet cladding canopy, on a slope of 2
20mm Brick Paving On 60mm Mortar Bed
Acoustic Slatted plasterboard Suspended Ceiling with Soffit Insulation Board 70mm,
This drawing documents a revised external façade design for a mixed-use commercial development at No.1 Station Street, Cottesloe. Responding to a late-stage client request, the original timber plank cladding was re-evaluated and replaced with a more durable, cost-effective metal façade system to suit the preferences of a potential anchor tenant.
The revision occurred during the early construction phase, after forward works were completed but prior to the structural concrete pour. Key tasks included:
Researching suitable metal cladding products with regard to architectural quality, technical performance, and market availability;
Updating architectural documentation to reflect material changes while retaining subconsultant coordination and compliance with consultant documentation sets;
Referencing structural, fire, and services documentation to ensure seamless integration of the new cladding system;
Preparing the updated façade set for cost assessment and integration into the approved project cost plan.
This drawing demonstrates technical coordination under real-world constraints, material system substitution, and responsive documentation within an active construction timeline.
This project extends a previously developed remote cabin design by introducing a complete structural system modeled in Revit and automated through Dynamo scripts. The exercise focuses on integrating BIM workflows and data interoperability between Revit and third-party software (e.g., Excel) for efficient model management.
The structural model includes:
· Load-bearing components: Steel/concrete columns, in-situ and precast floor slabs, load-bearing brick and framed walls, roof framing (timber/steel), and slab edges with column and strip footings.
· Design adaptation: The original cabin concept was structurally revised to incorporate column-based support while preserving the architectural language and spatial layout.
Dynamo automation scripts include:
· Parameter Modification Script – Allows efficient updating of typebased parameters for structural elements, enabling clearer tagging and element filtering.
· Excel Data Link Script – Pushes and pulls data between Revit and Excel to control structural attributes externally.
· Element Generation Script – Automatically generates multiple structural elements using data extracted from the project environment.
Deliverables:
· A fully coordinated 3D structural model linked to the architectural model.
· Annotated 3D views visualizing material differentiation using solid colors with Keynotes and legends.
· A PDF summary demonstrating script logic, before/after comparisons, and Revit-Dynamo interoperability.
This workflow showcases the application of visual programming to streamline structural modeling, enhance data control, and support collaborative BIM practices.
Dynamo script that creates multiple structural elements from data information gathered from within the str1-white 1
BLDG5000_BIM Authors SEM-1 2025 Assessment 2: Dynamo and Structures Yu Yan 23998763
Office Building Refit – Thermal & Daylighting Upgrade
Revit|IESVE|AcademicRetrofitProject|2025
Part 1 – Thermal Performance Retrofit (IESVE Analysis)
This project explores strategies to retrofit an aging two-storey concrete and brick office building to meet current energy efficiency benchmarks (target EUI < 75 kWh/m²/year). The building’s geometry was retained, and changes were implemented by adjusting construction parameters in IESVE, based on the Revit export.
Refit 6&7 summary: Higher and wider windows should be used
Part 2 – Daylighting Refit (Revit Analysis)
In this separate daylighting study, the same building was analyzed using Revit’s daylighting tools.
Refit 8: Final window adjustment (lower sill height, higher and wider window with proper shading)
Refit 5 summary: External canopies installed on high-exposure windows. Combined with moderate Tvw, glare was reduced effectively.
Feasibility Analysis For A Modular Hotel Project
• Assisted feasibility analysis for a modular hotel project on an 885 sqm site, including 2- and 3-story configurations.
• Utilized AutoCAD and SketchUp to create a preliminary master plan and conceptual 3D massing models.
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Scheme
Feasibility Studies For A Multiple-dwelling
• Performed feasibility studies for a multiple-dwelling project on a 463 sqm site.
• Developed initial site layout tests, site designs, and floor plans using AutoCAD
Tested two modular dwelling configurations with a focus on crane access feasibility, installation sequencing, and safety clearances near existing high-voltage lines.
Analyzing compliance with NCC, BCA, and R Codes.
Developed site layout options and floor plans in AutoCAD, including car parking layouts and vehicular circulation flow studies.
Ensured the design supported practical construction logistics and spatial efficiency within site constraints.
2022 Affordable Housing & Shopping Mall of Pidu
District
Location: Chengdu, China
Gross/Site area: 123018 ㎡ /37340 ㎡
Project type: Residential & Commercial
Team Size: 6
My Role: Graduate Architect
Status: Residential Completed in 2024; Commercial not completed
•Compiled local school design standards and conducted case studies on high-density school projects. (100%)
•Developed the masterplan and site section drawings. (50%)
•Drafted 50% of the architectural floor plans using AutoCAD. (50%)
•Designed the overall architectural concept and contributed to the façade concept design. (50%)
•Created all 3D models using Rhino and Sketchup. (50%)
•Contributed to the creation of analytical diagrams for the bid documents using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. (50%)
DESIGN INTENTION
FUNCTIONAL PLANNING VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL TRAFFIC
COMPLETED
2020 Sales Center of Aoyuan· Guangzhou Wangcun
Residential Project
Location: Guangzhou, China
Gross/Site Area: 2690 ㎡ /10011 ㎡
Project type: Gallery/Community
Team Size: 2
My Role: Assistant Designer
Status: Completed in 2021
Tools Used: Rhino+Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Sketchup
Roles and Responsibilities
1.Façade Concept Design (100%)
• Fully responsible for the conceptual design of the primary façade.
• Developed over 10 design iterations within one week.
2.Parametric Modeling (100%)
•Built a detailed parametric model using Rhino and Grasshopper within two days.
3.Architectural Floor Plan Design (50%)
• Contributed to the design and drafting of architectural floor plans.
• Used AutoCAD to assist the construction documentation team.
Opaque Glass
Curtain Wall
Transparent Glass
Curtain Wall
Glass Balustrade
Steel Vertical Mullion
Metal Capping / Metal Flashing
Stone Cladding
Glass
Curtai n Wall
COMPLETED
2019 Sales Center of Xuhui · Fuzhou Cangshan
District Residential Project
Location：Fuzhou, China
Gross/Site area: 1635 ㎡ /2981 ㎡
Project type: Gallery/ Community
Team Size: 2
My Role: Assistant Designer
Status: Completed in 2020
Tools Used: AutoCAD, Sketchup
Roles and Responsibilities
1.Concept Design (100%)
• Independently developed initial architectural design concepts.
• Assisted the design director in preparing client presentation materials.
• Collaborated with the landscape design team, providing sketches and feedback.
2.Architectural Drawings（50%）
• Collaborated with the documentation team to refine technical drawings.
• Produced 100% of the architectural floor plan drawings using AutoCAD.
• Contributed to 50% of the elevation drawings.
Umbrella shaped member
3D MODEL
OTHER PROJECTS
Apr 2021 - Residential District Planning
• 2019 YTAA- Young Talented Architecture Award for Graduation Co-working Curriculum ： THE COMPLEX DESIGN PROVIDING FOR THE AGED
Nov 2021 - Residential District Planning
• Conducted feasibility tests for a multi-apartment project (55,000 sqm site, FAR 1.5, 3-6 stories).
• Designed site planning using AutoCAD.
• Solely conducted façade design and 3D modeling
• Rendered images using Enscape
May 2021 - Residential Design
• Contributed to a residential project in Beijing, focusing on façade design for a three-story duplex villa.
• Created 3D models and rendered visuals using Enscape; collaborated with the design director on-site at the client’s headquarters to finalize façade solutions
• Conducted feasibility tests for a multi-apartment project (50,000 sqm site, FAR 2.0, 9-11 stories).
• Designed building typologies, unit layouts, and site planning using AutoCAD and SketchUp.
Aug 2021 - Commercial District Planning
• Designed floor plans, elevations, and landscape master plans for a commercial complex project (110,000 sqm, FAR 1.1).
• Created 3D models of commercial, hotel, and villa units using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Enscape
June 2019 - Graduation Co-working Curriculum
Apr 2021 - Residential District Main Entrance Deisgn
